
Leadership is tough... it takes courage and patience. We are here to Explore, Edify and Entertain you on the subject of leadership. Your hosts will tackle tough leadership subjects, mix in some wisdom and sprinkle it with some laughs.
Episodes

Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
23 min
In this episode of Leadership Lost and Found, we dive into the intricacies of effective leadership, exploring the importance of understanding when to step up and how core values influence leadership decisions. Recorded at Jonathan’s Grill, this episode delves into historical leadership examples and personal anecdotes, including the founding of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and valuable lessons from Rosa Parks. Join Randy and Jim as we unravel the complexities of leadership, discussing the distinction between management and leadership, and the defining moments that shape leaders. Whether it's knowing when to speak up or the importance of standing firm on your values, this episode provides insights for leaders at all levels.

Dec 21, 2024
Dec 21, 2024
21 min
Spotting talent takes....talent. You cannot rely solely on HR for assistance...you as a leader must know what good looks like...and be able to see it (or the potential for it) in others. Join Jim Desmond and Randy Fields as they talk about talent assessment (from hiring it, grooming it, and promoting it).
Grab a drink of some kind and listen in on how you can assess others and yourself. And how bad Monkey Shines scared Jim and Randy back in the 80's.

Oct 17, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
16 min
Join Randy and Jim as they work through the issue of delegation. Understanding what it is, why it is important, and how you do it.

Jun 8, 2024
Jun 8, 2024
23 min
Join Jim and Randy (and maybe a leader named Ike) as they dive deep into why leaders should take all the blame and give away all the credit.
Ike's letter to the troops:
https://taskandpurpose.com/history/d-day-letter-from-eisenhower/
Ike's letter in case of failure:
https://www.businessinsider.com/d-day-in-case-of-failure-letter-by-general-eisenhower-2012-6
Here is a link to the book on Amazon "How IKE led" :

Oct 12, 2022
Oct 12, 2022
24 min
Join Randy and Jim in this next installment of Leadership Lost and Found, where we talk about what you can learn from missed leadership opportunities. Also, around the 20 minute mark, we learn not to set the microphone on an unstable surface. I blame Randy.

Sep 26, 2022
Sep 26, 2022
28 min
How and when do you do it? Join Jim and Randy as they talk about the importance of delegation in your leadership.
You do it...NO....you do it!

Sep 16, 2022
Sep 16, 2022
22 min
Join Jim and Randy as they discuss being thankful in your leadership!!!
As well as ALL of the Pop Culture references and personal funnies listed below!
https://www.originalpoopknife.com/pages/the-story-of-the-poop-knife
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AzAFqrxfeY&t=110s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWTXJ0GaYpM&t=3s

Aug 22, 2022
Aug 22, 2022
25 min
Join Randy and Jim as they (finally) get together to discuss the Social Revolution. What is the Social Revolution? You'll have to listen to find out.

Apr 6, 2022
Apr 6, 2022
24 min
Join Randy nd Jim as they discuss what to do with a team member that is stuck on the runway.

Feb 6, 2022
Feb 6, 2022
29 min
Happy New Year (Yes, we are painfully aware this is waaay late for the New Year, bear with us)!! Join Randy & Jim as they take on another episode of leadership from the trenches! Tales from the Trenches Part Deux!!
